University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS - Salisbury) for a full time 23-month fixed term post as Principal Clinical Scientist combined with Scientific Training Officer role. In addition to analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomics data from patients in either rare and inherited disease or cancer genomics fields, the successful candidate will support both STP and Route 2 trainees and be the designated departmental Training Officer for the Genomics STP programme.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS - Salisbury) for a full-time fixed term position (for 23 months) as a Principal Clinical Scientist. This would be a good opportunity for an experienced Senior Clinical Scientist to step up to a management role, develop their leadership skills and contribute to service development. HCPC registration and experience in complex variant interpretation (SNV and/or CNV) are essential requirements of the role. We welcome applications from candidates with either Rare Disease or Cancer Genomics background.
Your responsibilities: You will join our diagnostic Rare and Inherited Disease or Cancer team who are committed to patient-centered service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way in order to direct patient management and therapeutic decisions.
Key components of the role will be: report authorisation and responsibility for service delivery in a specified area of the department including line management of scientists. Through collaboration with relevant management teams, you will contribute to the overall management and direction of the Department. You will also be involved in training and education within your section and in liaising with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service.
What we are looking for
An HCPC registered scientist with considerable diagnostic laboratory experience, excellent clinical and scientific knowledge of human genetics, and the ability to critically analyse and interpret complex scientific data. Good communication and leadership skills are essential. PhD or FRCPath Part 1 is desirable.
Interviews
Will be held on Tuesday 26th Nov.
Further information
Please contact Laura Chiecchio (l.chiecchio@nhs.net) or Simon Thomas (simon.thomas1@nhs.net)
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
* Honours degree in a scientific subject MSc in relevant discipline or equivalent level of knowledge. HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist with evidence of further specialist training
Desirable
* PhD or FRCPath Part 1
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
* Postgraduate laboratory experience in Genomics Experience and competent in reporting of complex genomic results
Desirable
* Experience in audit, developmental and project work. Research publications in a relevant field.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Salisbury District Hospital
Odstock road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
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